When I first graduated from university, I bought a little cookbook called "Chinese Meatless Cooking." I have used it a ton of times and especially like this noodle recipe. It is called "Szechuan-spicy Noodles or Dan-Dan Mein." This has a good bite to it and the a nice full flavour. Be warned that once you start eating these noodles, it is really hard to stop.
This is my version of that recipe:
Szechuan-spicy Noodles or Dan-Dan Mein
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp of minced garlic...or more is good
1 tsp of sambal oelek or chili paste (I use either, depending what I have on hand)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 pkg of Chinese noodles - I use the ones that come 6 to a pack - use 3 squares
Combine all the ingredients, except the noodles, in a small bowl or measuring cup. Set aside.
Boil water. Add noodles for about 2 minutes max.
Drain and put into large bowl. Pour sauce on top and mix well.
Serve hot or cold. Delicious either way.
I have made this recipe for years. As long as you keep the proportions reasonably close it will be fine. I use either rice vinegar or plain white vinegar interchangeably and both are fine. The sesame oil is important to the flavour and I wouldn't leave it out.
Enjoy!
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I'm a terrible cook, but this looks like it could be fairly simple? I may just give it a go when Himself isn't around, that way I can bit it quietly bin it if it goes haywire :) Thanks for your comments!
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These sound delicious. I like to make similar noodles on occasion and will often throw a bit of Korean bbq sauce in as well, it adds a lovely deep rich flavour.
ReplyDeleteI will be adding this to my "to try" file, it looks great! Super easy and with those ingredients it would have to be super tasty.
ReplyDeleteLaura - this is a great recipe for someone who doesn't cook a lot. Just don't overcook the noodles and you will be fine!
ReplyDeleteHmm - I might have to try that for a new variation, Barb.
Mercy - really is easy - great to take to a potluck because it travels great!
I love sesame oil. This one looks like a winner!
ReplyDeleteSounds good! I'm stopping by from the A to Z challenge and I look forward to reading more from you.
ReplyDeletethanks for the noodle recipe! :)
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